7-28-880 Rules.

   The commissioner of health and the commissioner of buildings shall have joint authority to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement this article.

(Added Coun. J. 6-5-13, p. 55787, § 5)

Editor's note – Per Coun. J. 6-5-13, p. 55787, § 6, §§ 7-28-810 – 7-28-900 become effective on 12-23-13.

7-28-890 Enforcement.

   (a)   Inspectors from the departments of buildings and health shall have authority to inspect the interior and exterior of buildings, other structures, or parcels on which a building is located for bed bug infestation and when any evidence is found indicating the presence of bed bugs at that site and to report such evidence to the appropriate commissioner.

   (b)   This article may be enforced by the departments of public health or buildings. In addition, the department of business affairs and consumer protection shall have the authority to enforce Section 7-28-860.

(Added Coun. J. 6-5-13, p. 55787, § 5)

Editor's note – Per Coun. J. 6-5-13, p. 55787, § 6, §§ 7-28-810 - 7-28-900 become effective on 12-23-13.

7-28-900 Violation – Penalties.

   Any person who violates this article shall be fined not less than $300 nor more than $500 for the first violation, not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for the second violation within twelve-months of the first violation, and not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,000 for the third or subsequent violation within such twelve- month period. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense to which a separate fine shall apply.

(Added Coun. J. 6-5-13, p. 55787, § 5)

Editor's note – Per Coun. J. 6-5-13, p. 55787, § 6, §§ 7-28-810 – 7-28-900 become effective on 12-23-13.